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The Motley Fool will keep you up to date with all the latest Australian share market news. Get news, commentary and perspectives on the Australian and International stock markets today.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 finished Friday's session just 1% lower than its all-time record high.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Paladin Energy is smashing trading volumes this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are speaking very positively about these ASX shares right now...

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Share Market News

Blastoff! Guess which ASX tech share has rocketed 200% in 2 days

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been boarding the Spacetalk rocket ship this week...

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Janus Henderson, Lithium Energy, and Pinnacle shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing 10% or more today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own these ASX All Ords gainers?

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Share Fallers

Why Bega Cheese, IAG, Northern Star, and Sandfire shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Coles shares before this month's ASX earnings update?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be putting your money into this supermarket share this month?

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX lithium share just rocket 9%?

| Brooke Cooper

Does this tiny ASX lithium stock house one of the world's best graphite deposits?

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares being hammered hard on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day for mining giants following iron ore futures' overnight tumble.

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Opinions

I'd invest my first $500 in this high-dividend-yield ASX 200 stock today

| Tristan Harrison

This is one retail share that beginner investors could buy.

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Technology Shares

Tech boom! Buy these ASX tech shares before it's too late: broker

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector is booming again and these are the shares to buy...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares in the right place at the right time right now: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

This pair of businesses are best-placed to cash in on a surge in demand for their industry.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy now: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector looks set to benefit from China's reopening. Here are two buy-rated miners...

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX 200 tech stock that's crashed 27% this week: expert

| Tony Yoo

A massive dip in stock price this week will have scared off many investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a positive note...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech share took out today's top spot on the index.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 shares yield 5% and 6% and I can't wait to buy them

| Tristan Harrison

Stability and dividend growth attract me to these names.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's new 52-week high is driving ASX 200 trading volumes today...

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52-Week Highs

Happy days! 8 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are scaling new heights during Thursday's session...

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52-Week Highs

Telstra shares just rang in a new ASX 200 high. Here's the tea…

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how high Telstra shares have climbed...

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Share Gainers

Why Centuria Office, Deep Yellow, Newcrest, and Xero shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday with some strong gains...

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Share Fallers

Why QBE, Pinnacle, Rio Tinto, and Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult time on Thursday...

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52-Week Highs

CSL share price surges to new 52-week high on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is full steam ahead for CSL shares right now. Here's why they are scaling new heights...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 jumped 6% in January. Analysts reveal what this could mean for the rest of 2023

| Bernd Struben

January’s strong performance on the ASX 200 has been driven by a resilient Australian economy and early signs that inflation…

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Share Market News

Meta stock price rockets 19% on $56 billion buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

Meta stock has just seen one of its biggest jumps in history...

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Dividend Investing

Can these next-gen dividend heroes provide a passive income for life?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX names that I think can keep growing their dividend.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps ahead on subdued Federal Reserve interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

The latest push higher for the ASX 200 comes with a hearty thanks to the United States Federal Reserve.

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Capital Raising

Why is the DroneShield share price halted on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock is undergoing a capital raise, reportedly worth between $9 million and $11 million.

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Broker Notes

Goldman reveals the ASX shares that could surprise to the upside (and downside) this reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Could these be the winners and losers of reporting season?

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Broker Notes

'Incredible value': 3 ASX 200 shares expert would buy now for long-term growth

| Tony Yoo

This trio of businesses might have gone through some tough times recently, but no one will remember that in five…

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Investing Strategies

Should you buy Seek, Magellan, or Virgin shares?

| Tony Yoo

Investors are flocking back to the stock market, seeking quality names. Does this trio fit the bill?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Jewellery and pizza... these could be some of the best shares to buy in February according to analysts at Morgans...

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names 2 exciting small cap ASX tech shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees a lot of value in these small cap tech shares at current levels...

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Opinions

Mega-trends don't make you rich: Why moats matter in investing

| Tony Yoo

A company could play in the most exciting growth field in the history of man, but it could still be…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected from the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Best Shares

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in February 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Show me the (passive) money!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 travel stock bested the rest on Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries stocks hitting new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

Investors are piling in and sending these ASX shares to new heights on Wednesday...

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Some of the market's most iconic stocks are peaking at long-forgotten heights today.

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